District · Nothern Cape Province
# Z F Mgcawu District

Z F Mgcawu District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Nothern Cape Province. It covers 102,483.5 km². Its main town is Upington. It is divided into 5 local municipalities. 247 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 624 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 102,484 km²
- 5 local municipalities
- 624 mapped services

## Where is Z F Mgcawu District?

Z F Mgcawu District lies in Nothern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 4 other districts: Frances Baard District, John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Namakwa District and Pixley ka Seme District. By area it is the 3rd largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 27.5% of Nothern Cape Province. The centre of Z F Mgcawu District is about 706 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 368 km from Kimberley, the main town of Nothern Cape Province. The centre point is at 27.3977° S, 21.3354° E. Local names: DC8.

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Z F Mgcawu District

OpenStreetMap lists 142 named sights in Z F Mgcawu District: 64 attractions; 51 viewpoints; 9 nature reserves; 8 ruins; 3 museums; 2 monuments; 1 archaeological site; 1 waterfall; 1 memorial; 1 cave; 1 castle or fort.
- Auchterlonie Museum · museum
- Kakamas Museum · museum
- Kalahari-Oranje Museum · museum
- Rooiduin · archaeological site
- Daniëlskuil Blockhouse Fort · castle or fort
- Augrabies Falls · waterfall
- Augrabies Falls National Park · nature reserve
- Kalahari Gemsbok National Park · nature reserve
- Kalahari Gemsbok National Park · nature reserve
- Khamkirri Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Riemvasmaak Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Rockwood Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Spiskop Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Tierberg Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Tswalu Kalahari Reserve · nature reserve
- Ararat Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Auchterlonie Waterhole · viewpoint
- Batulama Waterhole · viewpoint
- Brandhoek Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Cheleka Waterhole · viewpoint
- Craig Lockhart Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dalkeith Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dankbaar Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dertiende Boorgat · viewpoint
- Dikbaardskolk Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dikbaardskolk Waterhole · viewpoint
- Echo Corner · viewpoint
- Fountain Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Game & Bird Hide · viewpoint
- Game and Bird Hide · viewpoint

…and 112 more.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Z F Mgcawu District
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Country calling code +27
- Languages Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports
- Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington 112 km
- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen 166 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:34) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:22, sunset around 17:47).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local municipalities of Z F Mgcawu District
| Local municipality | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Dawid Kruiper | 44,231 | 62 | 344 |
| Kai Garib | 26,377 | 61 | 120 |
| Kgatelopele | 2,478 | 9 | 46 |
| Kheis | 11,107 | 77 | 36 |
| Tsantsabane | 18,290 | 40 | 78 |

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Z F Mgcawu District

Open gazetteers list 247 villages, towns and localities in Z F Mgcawu District. The largest with a recorded population: Upington (71,373), Postmasburg (30,089), Daniëlskuil (10,123), Kakamas (9,538), Nuwerus NC (8,531) and Kenhardt (4,842). Settlements here lie between about 626 m and 1,522 m above sea level (median 905 m).
- Alheit
- Andriesvale
- Arbeidsvreug
- Ariemagom
- Ariesputs
- Aseries Puts
- Askham
- Aucampsrus
- Augrabies
- Augrabies Falls Rest Camp
- Balburney
- Bastersput (1)
- Bastersput (2)
- Beeshoek
- Beginsil
- Belview
- Bladgrond-Noord
- Bloubospan
- Blouputs
- Blydeville
- Boegoeberg Besproeiings Nedersetting
- Boegoeberg Dam
- Boitshoko
- Bojelakgomo
- Boksputs
- Bosbult (1)
- Bowden
- Brakboschkolk
- Brierspan
- Brussel
- Bulkrans
- Bussons Kloof
- Christiana
- Cillie
- Constantia
- Cruachan
- Currie’s Camp
- Dagbreek
- Daniëlskuil
- De Bakke (1)
- De Halt
- De Hoop
- De Niel
- De Rust (1)
- Dedeben
- Deniel
- Die Rand
- Diemansput-suid
- Donkiekraal
- Doornbank
- Driekop (1)
- Driekop (3)
- Droogenhoutputs
- Edenville
- Eenduin
- Eksteenkuil
- Eldorado
- Faans Grove
- Florapark
- Fransenville
- Gannaput
- Gariep
- Geduld
- Gemsbokbult
- Gerhardtsput
- Geselskap
- Glosam
- Groblershoop
- Groot Mier
- Grootdrink
- Hartebeest Vlakte
- Hedley Plains
- Hillside
- Holboskolk
- Hoogland
- Jackson
- Jagpad
- Johnniesdale
- Johnniesluck
- Kaimoepslaagte
- Kakamas
- Kakamas-Oos
- Kalaharigrens
- Kalksloot
- Kameelhoek
- Kameelpoort
- Kanoneiland
- Karamaam
- Karos
- Karreeputs
- Keidebees
- Keimoes
- Kenhardt
- Kheis
- Klein Droëhout
- Klein Koegab
- Klein Mier Nommer Een
- Klein Mottelsrivier
- Klein Rosynebos
- Klipaar
- Klippunt
- Koekoeb
- Kraalkop
- Krugersdam
- Kurrees
- La Kocks Hoop
- Lambrechtsdrif
- Langbaken
- Langverwag
- Leerkrans
- Leeu Bos
- Lemoendraai
- Lime Acres
- Location
- Lohathla
- Lohatlha
- Loubos
- Louisvale
- Louisvale - Upington
- Loxtonvale
- Lupanie
- Lutzburg
- Malanswil
- Malherbe
- Mancorp Mine
- Marchand
- Maremane
- Maruping
- Mary’s Rust
- Matlakeng
- Melkboom
- Merino
- Meruche
- Metsimatala
- Middelerf
- Middelpos
- Mokala
- Mooirivier
- Moolmansdam
- Morning Glory
- Morrels Puts
- Mount Carmel Game Farm
- Mountain View
- Murasie
- Môreson
- Neilersdrif
- Neus
- Newton
- Noenieput
- Nokanna
- Norfin
- Norokei
- Nous Wes
- Nuwerus
- Nuwerus NC
- N’Rougas Noord
- Onderste Doornknie
- Ongedad
- Oosterville
- Oranjevallei
- Ou Opdam
- Paballelo
- Papkuil
- Patryspan
- Philandersbron
- Pieserton House
- Postmasburg
- Progress
- Putsies
- Putsies B
- Putsonderwater
- Raaswater
- Riemvasmaak
- Rietfontein
- Rietputs Suid
- Rooikoenap
- Rooilyf
- Rooipunt
- Rooiputs
- Rooivloer
- Rosedale
- Rosedale Ext. 2
- Rusten
- Rykheersputs
- Saalskop
- Saulstraat
- Schepkolk
- Schroder
- Ses Brugge
- Sidi Barrani
- Skeerhok
- Skeerwater
- Skepkolk
- Skerpioenpunt
- Skuitdrift
- Sonderpan-Oos
- Sonop Veepos
- Soutrivier
- Straussburg
- Suikersteek
- Sultanaoord
- Swartbaken
- Swartkop
- Swartkoppies
- Swartmodder
- Tarka se Kop
- Titiespan
- Tlhakalatlou
- Trooilapspan
- Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
- Uithou
- Uitsoek
- Uitzicht
- Ulyate
- Upington
- Vaal Koppies
- Vaalkroek
- Vaalputs
- Van Rooi’s Vlei
- Van der Spuy
- Varsput
- Veepos
- Vergenoeg
- Verschep
- Vetrivier
- Vivierspan
- Vollgraaffsig
- Wegdraai
- Welgelegen
- Welkom
- Werda
- Wes-Einde
- Westerburg
- Whyenbah
- Wilgenhoutsdrif
- Winton
- Witdorp
- Witdraai
- Witdrop (1)
- Witdrop (2)
- Witkoppies (1)
- Witkoppies (2)
- Witputs
- Ysterdoring
- Zandbergshoop
- Zonderhule South
- Zwaar Draai

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Z F Mgcawu District

Named natural and historic features inside Z F Mgcawu District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

42 rivers and streams; 4 reservoirs and tanks; 1 lake; 1 waterfall.
- Augrabies Falls
- Bassonskloof
- Boesmansrivier
- Bomrivier
- Boomrivier
- Boomrivier
- Brabeesrivier
- Brakrivier
- Bulrivier
- Bulwane
- Cohenslaagte
- Donkerhoekspruit
- Eselfonteinrivier
- Friersdale Spruit
- Gamkaiprivier
- Halfpadrivier
- Hartbeesrivier
- Helbrandkloofspruit
- Humanslaagte
- Kameelputs
- Kameelrivier
- Kareeboomrivier
- Klein-Leerkransspruit
- Kouroprivier

…and 24 more.

### Coast and islands

45 islands; 1 headland.
- Agterste-eiland
- Bella Vista Island
- Bokeiland
- Brakboseiland
- Cannon Island
- Drifeiland
- Elim Island
- Ertjiepunt
- Foster Island
- Geelboseiland
- Graseiland
- Groot Piet-Smaleiland
- Groot-Vaalkopeiland
- Jooste-eiland
- Kanoneiland
- Kelkarieseiland
- Klaaseiland
- Klein-Vaalkopeiland
- Klipeiland
- Klipeiland
- Koeieiland
- Korraeiland
- Lenhoff se Eiland
- Melkboseiland

…and 22 more.

### Hills and mountains

404 hills; 49 mountains; 9 mountain passes; 4 valleys; 1 peak.
- Toto · 1,826 m
- Mount Gladstone · 1,747 m
- Langberg · 1,739 m
- Rooiberge · 1,720 m
- Rooiberg · 1,678 m
- Rooiberge · 1,672 m
- Mount Temple · 1,632 m
- Brandkop · 1,627 m
- Carmel · 1,619 m
- Mount Carmel · 1,611 m
- Rooikop · 1,566 m
- Pramberg · 1,565 m
- Poedingkop · 1,554 m
- Magwataneng · 1,552 m
- Jenningskop · 1,547 m
- Olifantskop · 1,520 m
- Tierkop · 1,517 m
- Gahoekop · 1,516 m
- Mount Huxley · 1,498 m
- Aasvoëlkop · 1,468 m
- Thakwaning · 1,466 m
- Perdekop · 1,455 m
- Madibane · 1,454 m
- Sellebyskop · 1,449 m

…and 443 more.

### Forests and nature

3 parks; 1 nature reserve.
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Spitskop Natuurtuin

### Getting around

28 airfields; 11 railway stations; 2 airports.
- Agterkop
- Aughrabies
- Beeshoek
- Billinghurst
- Cramond
- De Hemelstraat
- Dedeben
- Elliot
- Esterhuizen Puts
- Groenwater
- Kakamas
- Kalkpoort
- Kanoneilandweg
- Keimoes
- Kenhardt
- Kleinbegin
- Kleinbegin
- Lime Acres Finsch Mine
- Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
- Lohatlha
- Louisvale Road
- Lutzputs
- Lyofgly
- Manganore

…and 17 more.

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Z F Mgcawu District and the best time to visit

In Z F Mgcawu District, the warmest month is Jan (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 235 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (44 mm) and the driest Jul (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are March to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 29 | 41 |
| Feb | 28 | 44 |
| Mar | 26 | 40 |
| Apr | 21 | 32 |
| May | 17 | 10 |
| Jun | 12 | 4 |
| Jul | 12 | 1 |
| Aug | 14 | 1 |
| Sep | 19 | 3 |
| Oct | 23 | 14 |
| Nov | 25 | 17 |
| Dec | 28 | 29 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Z F Mgcawu District

Places mapped inside Z F Mgcawu District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 16
- Banks 35
- ATMs 9
- Petrol pumps 55
- Hotels 153
- Shopping malls 13
- Schools 223
- Colleges and universities 5
- Pharmacies 17
- Restaurants 80
- Police stations 12
- Dental clinics 6

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Z F Mgcawu District? In Nothern Cape Province, South Africa
- What borders Z F Mgcawu District? Frances Baard District, John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Namakwa District and Pixley ka Seme District
- What is there to see in Z F Mgcawu District?!Xaus Community Lodge - "Bushmen Village", Ararat Viewpoint, Arrow Point, Auchterlonie Blacksmith Workshop
- What time zone is Z F Mgcawu District in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Z F Mgcawu District? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Z F Mgcawu District? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Z F Mgcawu District? 247 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Z F Mgcawu District? Settlements lie between 626 m and 1,522 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Z F Mgcawu District? 4 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Z F Mgcawu District? Toto (1,826 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Z F Mgcawu District? March to December
- How many hospitals are in Z F Mgcawu District? 16 mapped
- How many banks are in Z F Mgcawu District? 35 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Z F Mgcawu District? 9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Z F Mgcawu District? 55 mapped
- What is the P-code of Z F Mgcawu District? ZA308 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 102,483.5 km²
- P-code: ZA308
- Province: Nothern Cape Province
- Main town: Upington

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.